Wheat Elevator, Latah County, Idaho 1941

"Wheat Elevator, Latah County, Idaho" is a black and white photograph by American photographer Russell Lee, taken in 1941. The photograph depicts a large, industrial-looking building with a complex structure consisting of a silo, a tower, and a long shed. The building is a wheat elevator, a structure used to store and process grain. Lee's photograph captures the stark beauty of the building and its surroundings, highlighting the industrial landscape of rural America. The composition of the photograph is striking, with the building dominating the center of the frame and the surrounding field and sky providing a sense of scale. This photograph is a testament to Lee's ability to capture the everyday details of American life with sensitivity and artistic vision. The photograph is a document of the changing rural landscape of the United States during the early 20th century.